Background: COVID-19 emerged as a major global public health challenge affecting physical, psychological, and social well-being. Adequate knowledge regarding preventive measures, vaccination, symptoms, and management is essential to reduce transmission and improve public health outcomes. Structured teaching programmes can play an important role in improving awareness and preventive practices among adults. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding COVID-19. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted among 100 adults aged 18–33 years in a selected area of District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Participants were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding COVID-19. Pre-test knowledge assessment was conducted before administering the structured teaching programme. The intervention included PowerPoint presentations, flashcards, charts, pamphlets, and questionnaires related to causes, symptoms, prevention, vaccination, diagnosis, and management of COVID-19. A post-test was conducted after the intervention to evaluate effectiveness. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings of the study revealed that the structured teaching programme significantly improved the knowledge of adults regarding COVID-19. Post-test knowledge scores were higher compared to pre-test scores. A significant association was also found between post-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Conclusion: The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding COVID-19 among adults aged 18–33 years. Health education programmes should be encouraged at community level to enhance awareness and promote preventive practices related to infectious diseases.
Sonali Sahotra (Fri,) studied this question.